Tides Today & Tomorrow in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA.
Next low tide : 4:43 pm (4.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 32m at 12:47 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 9:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9449798
Common Questions About Tides

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides - Nov 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:567.85:178.011:544.67:595:50Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:568.15:487.712:23-2.012:485.48:015:49Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:568.36:217.41:07-2.21:496.08:025:47Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:598.36:566.91:54-2.03:076.38:045:46Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:048.37:356.32:43-1.45:256.28:055:44Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:078.23:36-0.78:075:43Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:038.13:350.27:395.07:094:41Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:498.04:381.08:114.37:104:40Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:277.95:441.88:363.67:124:39Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:584.91:557.76:452.58:542.97:134:37Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:265.32:137.67:393.19:102.17:154:36Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:295.92:267.58:263.79:271.37:164:35Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:216.42:407.49:084.39:480.67:184:33New Moon13Sat
14Sun5:066.92:597.49:484.910:13-0.17:194:32New Moon14Sun
15Mon5:477.33:217.410:285.510:40-0.77:214:31New Moon15Mon
16Tue6:277.73:457.311:105.911:11-1.17:224:30New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:087.94:057.111:556.311:46-1.47:244:29Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:528.14:137.012:466.67:254:28Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:408.23:556.912:26-1.41:506.77:274:27Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:328.21:10-1.37:284:26Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:238.21:59-0.97:304:25First Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:108.22:52-0.47:314:24First Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:498.210:035.13:500.37:044.77:334:23First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:238.24:521.17:213.57:344:22First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:548.35:552.17:522.17:364:21Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:475.51:228.36:573.18:270.77:374:21Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:146.31:518.47:564.19:03-0.77:384:20Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:217.22:218.38:524.99:41-1.77:404:19Full Moon28Sun
29Mon5:187.92:528.39:465.710:21-2.47:414:19Full Moon29Mon
30Tue6:118.53:258.110:426.211:02-2.67:424:18Full Moon30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9449798)

Common Questions About Orcas, Orcas Island, WA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA today?

Slack tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is approximately 2:45 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide predictions for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA?

Tide data for Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is sourced from NOAA Station #9449798. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9449798.

What is the moon phase in Orcas, Orcas Island, WA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Orcas, Orcas Island, WA is First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Orcas, Orcas Island, WA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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